Want more control over your next voice over project? Live Direction lets you join the recording session and collaborate in real time with your chosen voice talent and an experienced producer. You can give feedback instantly, fine-tune tone and pacing, and reduce the need for re-records.
Whether you’re creating audio for phone systems, advertising, podcasts, or social media, live-directed voice over sessions help you achieve a polished result that matches your brand.
What Is Live Direction in a Voice Over Session?
Live Direction is a guided voice over recording session where you can listen in and provide direction while the voice talent records. A producer manages the technical setup, ensures professional audio quality, and helps translate your feedback into clear direction for the voice artist.
You can attend via video call or audio call. Invite anyone who needs to sign off, from marketing to leadership. If you want to be hands-on, this is the simplest way to shape the final read.
Why Choose Live Direction?
Live Direction is ideal when you want confidence that the final recording sounds exactly how you imagined. It is especially useful for projects where tone, pronunciation, timing, and brand style matter.
Key benefits of Live Direction
- Real-time feedback: Adjust tone, pace, emphasis, and energy on the spot.
- Fewer revisions: Reduce back-and-forth and avoid avoidable re-records.
- Correct pronunciations: Perfect for brand names, medical terms, and industry jargon.
- Faster approvals: Decision makers can attend and approve takes during the session.
- Brand consistency: Keep your voice over aligned with your messaging and audience.
When Live Direction Makes the Biggest Difference
Live Direction is a strong option if:
- Your script includes specific pronunciations, names, or technical terms
- Your project is high-stakes and requires precision and compliance
- You need audio to match a very specific tone of voice or brand personality
- You are working to timecodes for radio, TV, or video
- You want to see how the professional recording process works behind the scenes
What Does a Voice Over Producer Do During Live Direction?
A producer’s job is to make sure the session runs smoothly and the audio is recorded to a professional standard.
In a live-directed session, producers typically handle:
- Audio quality control: Levels, mic setup, noise control, and clean recording
- Performance direction support: Coaching on tone, pacing, and style using voice talent language
- Accuracy checks: Making sure the script is recorded word-for-word where required
- Pronunciation verification: Confirming correct delivery of tricky words and names
- Timekeeping: Keeping the session on schedule, including tight timecodes if needed
- Practical guidance: Offering suggestions when something can be improved for clarity or impact
This lets you focus on what you want the audience to hear, while the producer manages the technical and process details.
Is Live Direction Right for Your Project?
Live Direction is not always necessary. If you have worked with a voice talent before, trust their delivery, and you have provided strong direction notes and reference examples, a standard session may be all you need.
However, Live Direction is highly recommended when your audio needs to be spot-on from the first delivery, or when multiple stakeholders need to approve the read quickly.
Projects that often benefit from Live Direction
- Social media voice overs
- Radio and TV ads
- Podcasts and intros
- Public announcements
- Explainer videos
- Audiobooks
- On-hold messaging and phone system prompts
How to Prepare for a Live-Directed Voice Over Session
To get the best result, bring:
- The final script (approved and proofed)
- A short description of your target audience
- Clear guidance on tone (friendly, professional, calm, upbeat)
- Pronunciation notes (names, suburbs, products, acronyms)
- Reference examples (links to voice styles you like)
Tip: If you have timing requirements, share them early so the producer can guide pacing.
Ready to Book Live Direction?
If you want to guarantee the right delivery and reduce revisions, Live Direction is one of the fastest ways to get a voice over you love. Join by phone or video call, share feedback in real time, and walk away knowing your audio matches your vision.
If you’re unsure whether Live Direction is necessary, our team can recommend the best approach based on your script and project goals.